Bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing market in ECOWAS

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the production and market size for bran and cereal residues in ECOWAS showed a pattern of growth with interim fluctuations. Production rose from 4.96 million tons to 5.38 million tons, while the market volume increased from 4.88 million tons to 5.22 million tons. A significant surge occurred in 2020, when production reached 5.57 million tons and the market size peaked at 5.49 million tons, before moderating in the following years.

This overall expansion was underpinned by broader regional agricultural trends. Increased cereal production in Nigeria, the region's largest economy, generated a greater supply of bran and residues as milling by-products. Concurrently, rising demand for livestock feed across West Africa provided a steady outlet for these materials, supporting consumption and market growth. Persistent post-harvest losses in Ghana highlighted ongoing inefficiencies in raw material utilization, which shaped the market environment.

Production bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in ECOWAS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2017-2020

World map of production of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2017-2020

In ECOWAS, production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing reached 5 572 K t in 2020, marking a significant 14.9% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 17.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.4%. The most notable decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 2.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in ECOWAS in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing produced in ECOWAS was 814.1 M $ US in 2020, reflecting a sharp year-over-year gain of 26.9%. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 26.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 641.4 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 3.2% during this period.

Annual dynamics of production in ECOWAS in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing from ECOWAS

Exports in kind, K t

ECOWAS exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, export volume totaled 171.3 K t, up 4.1% from 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 36%, with a CAGR of -13.8%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 146.8 K t, which also experienced the largest decline of 45.1%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase of 12.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from ECOWAS in kind, 2017-2020, K t

An analysis of export volumes from 2017 to 2020 reveals a wide distribution across many markets. The top three destinations—Morocco (24.5% of exports), Portugal (14.6%), and Mauritania (4.8%)—collectively accounted for 43.8% of total flows. The remaining 56.2% was spread among numerous other partners, indicating a diverse export structure.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from ECOWAS in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

ECOWAS exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 25 036 K $ US, a 15.0% increase year-over-year. Despite this recent growth, exports decreased by 30.8% between 2017 and 2020, with an annualized rate of -11.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 19 600 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 45.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from ECOWAS in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco (33.0% of export value), Portugal (13.0%), and Mauritania (7.1%) were the largest contributors to ECOWAS exports in value terms. Together, these three markets accounted for 53.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from ECOWAS in value, 2017-2020

Imports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing to ECOWAS

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in ECOWAS showed considerable volatility from 2017 to 2020. The maximum volume in 2020 was 2.3 times higher than the minimum in 2017. In 2020, imports reached approximately 85.8 K t, a sharp 76.5% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 26.8%, while 2018 saw the largest increase of 81.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to ECOWAS in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into ECOWAS came from many different markets. Even the top three sources—Argentina, Russia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo—together represented only 12.6% of total import volumes, highlighting a highly diversified supply structure.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to ECOWAS in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values in ECOWAS exhibited volatility from 2017 to 2020, with the peak in 2020 being 2.2 times higher than the trough in 2017. In 2020, import value amounted to 15 771 K $ US, an 85.4% increase from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 33.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to ECOWAS in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of imports in value terms was highly diversified. The leading sources—Argentina (6.8% of import value), Russia (6.0%), and Portugal (4.6%)—collectively accounted for just 17.5% of total flows. The remaining 82.5% came from a long tail of smaller markets, underscoring the fragmented nature of imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to ECOWAS in value, 2017-2020